SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 9, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
SAFETY-KLEEN CORP.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-8368 51-0228924
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(State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 300,
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(803) 933-4200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 9, 2000, Safety-Kleen Corp. (NYSE:SK) announced that its
Board of Directors had appointed Mr. Peter N.T. Widdrington to the Board to fill
the unexpired term created by a recent resignation. Concurrently, Mr.
Widdrington was appointed Chairman of the Company. The full text of the
announcement is reproduced below.
For Immediate Release
SAFETY-KLEEN ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGES
Columbia,S.C.--February 9, 2000--Safety-Kleen Corp. (NYSE: SK) announced today
that its Board of Directors had appointed Mr. Peter N.T. Widdrington to the
Board to fill the unexpired term created by a recent resignation. Concurrently,
Mr. Widdrington was appointed Chairman of the Company. Mr. Widdrington is the
Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of Laidlaw Inc., Safety-Kleen's
44% shareholder.
In addition, the Safety-Kleen Board formed a three member Executive Committee of
the Board. Mr. David E. Thomas, Jr. was appointed as Chairman of the Executive
Committee with Mr. Widdrington and Mr. Kenneth W. Winger, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, as members. Mr. Thomas is Senior Managing
Director, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Safety-Kleen Corp. is the leading industrial waste service company for both
hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. From collection through recycle and
disposal, the Company provides comprehensive waste management services to over
400,000 customers in North America.
For further information contact:
Kenneth W. Winger, President and Chief Executive Officer - (803) 933-4212
Paul R. Humphreys, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer -
(803) 933-4261
Safety-Kleen Investor Relations - (803) 933-4285
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SAFETY-KLEEN CORP.
By: /s/ Kenneth W. Winger
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Name: Kenneth W. Winger
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 9, 2000
